30 Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Chicken tends to be on a weekly rotation at the dinner table for a few reasons: It's easy, budget-friendly, and always pleases hungry eaters at the end of a long day. But because we turn to chicken so frequently, it's inevitable that it gets a little boring. No worries — here are 30 chicken recipes you may have never cooked before. They happen to be as simple and satisfying as your tried-and-true standbys, but are a fresh take on the weeknight-roster regular.

Chicken on the Stovetop

Grab a skillet or a pot, crank up the stove, and know dinner is going to be easy tonight. Make a faster chicken and rice casserole by ditching the oven, or make kid-friendly, crispy chicken tenders that call for a spicy-sweet dipping sauce.